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October 12, 2007

This Bird has flown

all the way to Perth, and am thoroughly enjoying my time so far. It's still school hols here at the moment, so I'm getting to spend some quality time with all the kids, though I'm sure I'll be appreciating them being back at school by the time Tuesday comes along. lol It is certainly great getting kisses and hugs from the boys (not so many from the eldest now, as he has just turned 13 and of course is at that more aloof, I'm too big for this palaver stage), but absolutely wonderful to get them from the littlest princess as she will be only 2 tomorrow, and has been in Perth for 10 months now. It's a happy nanna who has to pick up the little miss. hehe. The eldest boy has always been a quiet boy who prefers to play on his computer or x-box rather than be outside on his bike etc........not that he doesn't do those things, sometimes. I think he'll probably go on to work in IT or something similar, and will do extremely well at it, although in the past he has expressed an interest in the military like his dad. Middle boy is also fairly quiet, quite introspective and very self critical. He gets very angry with himself and despondent when he feels he's failing at something. He is a gorgeous looking young man, and will be a lady killer when he's older I think........watch out for those eyes girls. Youngest son is the loud, in your face kid, and such a klutz. Then he smiles that cheeky smile, and you just melt. This one has charisma, and don't you forget it. He has a sense of humour that will get him a long way in life. The Princess: well, what can we say about her. A (nicely) spoilt little miss who can nearly always get her own way, and knows it too. She has that cheeky "I know you'll give in to me" look, and then she'll grin knowing that once again she has you in the palm of her hand. At almost 2 (tomorrow), she has a great vocabulary, and uses it to her advantage too. They are all such a joy to be around, and I have missed them terribly. I am so glad that I was able to make the trip.

Eldest son, outside in the sunshine for a while.

Middle son, and isn't that such a cheeky grin?

Youngest son, standing still for a moment. Doesn't happen too often. Such a gorgeous face.

The Princess, get a load of the mischief in that face. Isn't she a cutie.

Sure, I might (make that a definate) be biased, but I'm sure you'll all agree with me that these kids are a beautiful bunch.

TPH with his dad during a BBQ out at the park. Can't find many photo's of him as like his youngest son, he hardly ever stays still long enough to get one........except when he's on the computer or playing his games lol.

And MY beautiful daughter with HER beautiful daughter. My girl is the bestest daughter in the whole world, and I can get away with saying that as I only have the one. Again, a might be a tad biased, but I'm allowed to be.

The dramas continue. Got a phone call from my MOTH today to say that #1 son is in the emergency department having walked into a saw at work. Thankfully it is nothing too serious, just a very deep gash below the elbow, and doesn't seem to have any muscle or tendon damage. He is awaiting an orthopaedic consult though as they think he may have chipped the bone, and if that's the case he will need the bone cleaned before infection sets in. If that is all ok, it will just be a case of suturing the wound and he should be able to return to work by early next week. You can imagine how I felt being told this when I'm so far away. I have since talked to him on the phone, and he's ok. Very philosophical, knowing it was basically his own fault the accident happened, and he's in good spirits. He's just turned 29, but he's still my little boy (6'4"), hehe

On the knitting front, today I'm hoping to start knitting a blanket like the one my daughter is knitting. She is doing hers in a purply pink, and I'll do mine in green. I have the yarn, given to me by Nattychick of course, and will borrow needles for now. Photo's once I've got a few rows done.

Those are beautiful grandchildren that you have. Girls always have a way of wrapping you around their little finger dont they. I know ours does. I hope your son is okay, and it is nothing too serious. You seem to be having a bit of bad luck lately, so I hope after this that the rest of the year is smooth sailing for you. I cannot wait to see your blanket too as Natalie's looks wonderful. I think I will have to attempt it one day, and the green will look wonderful.